Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Manor Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Manor Primary School is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join the team on a part-time, fixed-term basis from September. The role involves supporting pupils in class under the direction of the Class Teacher, helping with learning activities and providing a calm, caring presence in a diverse, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, patient and able to work well within a team and maintain high English standards in written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Calm, caring approach in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 2 class in line with the Class Teacher.
• Assist learning activities and maintain a positive, inclusive environment.
• Contribute to pupil engagement and wellbeing under supervision.

Skills

Inspiring learning

Energetic

Patience

Team player

English proficiency

Experience with children

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Manor Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Part Time - 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Term time only - Fixed until 31st August 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly school on a fixed term contract.

Manor Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, multi-cultural and inclusive school promoting the highest standards for all of our children, offering a broad and balanced curriculum with an aim of making people successful.

This position will involve working and supporting children in class with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher. The ideal person should be calm and caring and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting the needs of all children. Previous experience would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about children’s learning and able to inspire children to achieve their potential
• has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• is flexible and can work well within a team
• has experience of working with children
• has a good standard of written and spoken English
• has a sense of humour

In return we can offer:

• delightful, happy, friendly and hardworking children
• a supportive staff team
• a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

What the school offers its staff

Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Interviews week commencing 23rd November 2026

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.